GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
congenialpleasant
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate